Full time, permanent opportunity
Mental Health - Acute Inpatient Service
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
About the Role You will provide specialist occupational therapy services to consumers in the Acute Inpatient Service, including support to our group program that runs 7 days a week. You will engage, support and provide appropriate interventions with consumers presenting with complex needs, as well as proving support to their carers.
Plan, implement and evaluate ward programs on the AIS.
Provide high quality occupational therapy assessments and intervention.
Participate in clinical review processes and team activities.
Contribute to the Recovery of the consumers in the AIS utilising the Strengths Model of Care
Provide development/education sessions for multi-disciplinary staff and external stakeholders
The classification range for this position is Occupational Therapist Grade 2 YB20 - YB23 ($86,304 - $99,210 per annum) Your Contribution
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Occupational Therapy Board of Australia registration (AHPRA)
A current Victorian driver's licence
Evidence of knowledge, skill and professional development in the recovery approach to adult mental health rehabilitation
Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Mental Health Team St Vincent's is proud of its International reputation in the delivery of Mental Health Services and the use of the 'Strengths Model' and its principles. The Mental Health service includes a 44 bed adult acute inpatient unit which provides care for people living in the cities of Yarra and Boroondara; the Koori state-wide Inpatient Mental Health Service; and a wide range of community teams providing care based on individual needs. Why work in Mental Health at St Vincent's
We passionately believe in a recovery approach, based on people's personal strengths
We believe that people have the capacity to recover, reclaim and transform their lives
We nurture and develop our staff with great opportunities for training and career progression
Our work in this field is internationally recognised
We believe that the preferred setting for our work is in the community and that the community is an oasis of resources
You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumers
·Great location, with easy access to public transport and to the city of Melbourne
Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations) This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Please click here to apply.
